Casualty Claims Adjuster -Seattle, Washington

Sedgwick•Seattle, WA

5d•$85,000 - $131,000

About The Position

The Casualty Claims Adjuster investigates and adjusts complex property and casualty claims involving personal, casualty, or property losses and damages. The role includes field investigations of bodily injury, slip/trip and fall incidents, and third-party property damage claims. The adjuster handles complex local losses independently within designated authority and assists with larger losses, including accounting-based losses such as business interruption and stock.

Requirements

Five years of property and/or casualty claims adjusting experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have earned the IIA-AIC designation and be actively pursuing another professional insurance designation.
Appropriate state adjuster license required.
Strong oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office products.
Demonstrated commitment to timely reporting.
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Good time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies.
Ability to think clearly and conceptually, exercise excellent judgment and discretion, handle work-related stress and multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods, kneel, squat or bend, work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather, climb, crawl, stoop, work overhead, lift or carry up to 50 pounds, push or pull up to 100 pounds, drive up to four hours per day, and continually use manual dexterity.
Must have hearing, vision, and talking abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience handling property damage, bodily injury, slip/trip and fall, and third-party property damage claims.

Responsibilities

Investigate and adjust complex property and casualty claims, including bodily injury, slip/trip and fall, and third-party property damage exposures.
Examine claim forms and other records to determine insurance coverage and liability.
Interview, telephone, or correspond with claimants, insureds, witnesses, and other involved parties about claims.
Consult police, medical, employment, and other records; inspect damaged property and loss locations to determine liability and damages.
Estimate costs of repair, replacement, remediation, or compensation.
Prepare reports of findings and claim recommendations.
Recommend litigation by the legal department when warranted by claim complexity or disputed liability, and attend litigation hearings.
Revise case reserves in assigned claim files to cover probable costs.
Assist in preparing loss experience reports to help determine profitability and calculate adequate future rates.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support the organization's quality programs.
Travel as required.